Peter Cefaratti of Embrace Home Loans Receives “Affiliate of the Year Award”

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Peter Cefaratti, Senior Loan Officer of Embrace Home Loans was recognized by the Charlottesville real estate community at the Realtors Annual Installation of Officers Award Breakfast honored as the 2013 recipient of the “Affiliate of the Year Award.”

I really enjoy the teamwork, the drive to be better at what we do, and the camaraderie we share. The 2013 Affiliate of the Year Award will be cherished by me for a long time, and I thank the selection committee for this honor.

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Embrace Home Loans welcomes Peter Cefaratti, Senior Loan Officer and recipient of the “Affiliate of the Year Award” to the recently launched Charlottesville branch. Although new to Embrace Home Loans, Cefaratti has played an active role in the real estate and mortgage community serving on the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) Public Affairs Group, attending the Virginia Association of Realtor Days on the Hill Meetings with Virginia Legislators and sponsoring various CAAR business and educational events. Cefaratti also supports the Charlottesville Branch of the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC).

In addition to being an Advocate for the Real Estate industry Cefaratti is dedicated to his clientele providing financial guidance enabling his clients to safely secure financing to purchase homes and build their net worth over time. “Peter (Cefaratti) is extremely knowledgeable in the mortgage arena and ensures he stays up to date on all of the recent changes happening in our industry. As a result, there are never any surprises nor delayed closings with his customers” commented Embrace Home Loans’ Charlottesville Branch Manager, Dan MacDougall.

With over 200 in the Real Estate community in attendance, Peter Cefaratti was honored with the “Affiliate of the Year Award” at the Realtors Annual Installation of Officers Award Breakfast. Denise Ramey, 2013 CAAR President and Director of Relocation at Roy Wheeler Realty Company, applauded Cefaratti for his recent accolade, “Peter is a true professional and an asset to the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors. He does not just show up at events, he's actively engaged and passionate about his business and our clients. He makes time to stay on top of what's happening locally and nationally that will impact our clients and the Realtors he supports. His knowledge and expertise in mortgage lending and property rights issues position him as someone we turn to for advice. We also appreciate his involvement in our lobbying efforts on behalf of our clients with our elected officials. Congratulations Peter! Well earned recognition.”

Peter Cefaratti praised his fellow members of CAAR for their professionalism and added, “It’s a privilege to work alongside realtor members and staff who are so focused on serving the public and each other with excellence. I really enjoy the teamwork, the drive to be better at what we do, and the camaraderie we share. The 2013 Affiliate of the Year Award will be cherished by me for a long time, and I thank the selection committee for this honor.”

ABOUT Embrace Home Loans - Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Newport, RI, Embrace Home Loans is a direct lender for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, approved by FHA and VA, and is an issuer for Ginnie Mae. A member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA), Embrace Home Loans is an Equal Housing Lender and an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau. Additionally, Embrace Home Loans has been recognized for its excellence in the workplace and devotion to community service through numerous local and national awards, reflecting the lender’s commitment to its strong values and outstanding service. Embrace Home Loans is a national lender helping hundreds of thousands customers to date. To learn more about Embrace Home Loans visit: embracehomeloans.com.

ABOUT The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® serves more than 1,000 real estate professionals and affiliate members throughout the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Widely recognized as the leading voice for real estate in Central Virginia since 1925, CAAR members bring professionalism and high ethical standards to every business transaction. The Association advocates for the protection of private property rights and provides tools and technology for members to achieve expertise in serving the needs of customers and clients. The CAAR membership is committed to enriching the region’s neighborhoods by engaging in a variety of educational programs as well as community service events each year.